NHTSA recall 09V378000
Suspension
Triumph Sprint ST 1050
Reported Oct 2, 20092,849 vehicles affectedTRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTDMaker’s number SB 403Built Nov 4, 2004 – Sep 25, 2009
The defect
Triumph IS recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 sprint st 1050 motorcycles manufactured from november 4, 2004 through september 2009. the rear suspension drag link assembly in these motorcycles can fracture due to corrosion.
The risk
In the event of a fracture, part of the suspension will drop causing the rear tire mudguard to contact the rear tire, which could cause a crash.
The remedy
Triumph will notify owners and repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on september 22, 2009. owners may contact triumph at 1-678-539-8777.